The Art of the Humblebrag

An unapologetic look at tooting one’s own horn and why I’m compelled do it

Typically, the act of bragging about oneself, especially when done under the guise of humility, is frowned upon in polite society. Such an offense is commonly known as a “humblebrag.” Merriam-Webster defines the humblebrag as “a seemingly modest, self-critical, or casual statement or reference meant to draw attention to one's admirable or impressive qu…